Fragrance comparison

Cool Black vs Natura Homem Aromáticos

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 28 Oct 2026 297 ratings analysed

Cool Black

Mandarina Duck

3.95112 votes

Rank #14,029 AromaticCitrus

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54%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Natura Homem Aromáticos

Natura

4.02185 votes

Rank #27,805 AromaticFresh Spicy

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Natura Homem Aromáticos takes 4 of 7 categories.

Cool Black
Choose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Natura Homem Aromáticos
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in summer.

Cool Black2/7

Natura Homem Aromáticos4/7

Ratings & consensus: Natura Homem Aromáticos
Community sentiment: Natura Homem Aromáticos
Longevity: Tie
Sillage & projection: Cool Black
Value for money: Natura Homem Aromáticos
Versatility: Natura Homem Aromáticos
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Cool Black

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

Cool BlackMandarina Duck

Natura Homem AromáticosNatura

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.95/ 5 · 112 votes

Have 68%Had 32%Want 0%

4.02/ 5 · 185 votes

Have 59%Had 11%Want 30%

Category winnerNatura Homem AromáticosRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

27%Love

54%Like

6%Ok

12%Dislike

1%Hate

112 votes

35%Love

43%Like

13%Ok

6%Dislike

3%Hate

185 votes

Category winnerNatura Homem AromáticosMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity57

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity57

〰 Sillage45

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageCool Black

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value72

¤ Price value73

Category winnerNatura Homem AromáticosBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

citrus92%

fresh spicy84%

powdery77%

woody69%

violet61%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

woody84%

citrus77%

green69%

soft spicy61%

Scent match54%Some overlap · both aromatic, fresh spicy and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top15-30 mins

BergamotBlack PepperLemon Peel

Heart2-4 hrs

VioletelemiHyssop

Base5-7 hrs

MuskCedarMoss

Top

Clary SagePeppermintNutmegPennyroyalGrapefruitPataqueiraPink PepperBlack Pepper

Heart

GeraniumVioletJasmineRose

Base

VetiverPatchouliCedarMossMuskSandalwoodAmberOpoponax

InformationalShared notesBlack Pepper, Violet, Musk and Cedar. Durations are only published for Cool Black, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter11

Day100

Night39

Spring98

Summer100

Fall48

Winter21

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNatura Homem AromáticosMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men74

Unisex21

Women5

Casual 39%Work 35%Date 15%Party 10%

Men91

Unisex9

Women1

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#14,029

PerfumerNathalie Lorson

Launched—

Reviews21

Overall rank#27,805

PerfumerCláudio de Deus, John Gamba, Verônica Kato

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerCool BlackHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Cool Black by Mandarina Duck is a crisp woody aromatic Eau de Toilette built around zesty citrus and leafy violet. The first spray delivers a tart burst of bitter lemon peel and bergamot, sharpened by a kick of freshly crushed black pepper. Give it ten minutes. The citrus sharp edges soften into cool violet petals, he…

Reviews →

Natura Homem Aromáticos is a versatile woody fragrance for men and women, featuring a crisp opening of clary sage and peppermint. It settles into a grounded base of vetiver and sandalwood, making it a reliable choice for daily wear in warm weather. This scent balances aromatic freshness with a clean, professional fini…

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InformationalRead bothTaste is personal

How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Cool Black or Natura Homem Aromáticos?

Natura Homem Aromáticos takes 4 of 7 categories. Cool Black is rated 3.95/5 from 112 votes; Natura Homem Aromáticos is rated 4.02/5 from 185 votes. Choose Cool Black for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Natura Homem Aromáticos for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in summer.

Which lasts longer, Cool Black or Natura Homem Aromáticos?

They last about the same: Cool Black 57/100, Natura Homem Aromáticos 57/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Cool Black or Natura Homem Aromáticos?

Cool Black projects furthest (Cool Black 57/100, Natura Homem Aromáticos 45/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Cool Black and Natura Homem Aromáticos smell similar?

Some overlap: a 54% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and citrus accords. Common notes include Black Pepper, Violet, Musk and Cedar.

Is Cool Black or Natura Homem Aromáticos better for summer or winter?

For summer, Natura Homem Aromáticos is the stronger pick. For winter, Natura Homem Aromáticos is the stronger pick. Cool Black suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Cool Black and Natura Homem Aromáticos?

Cool Black has top notes of Bergamot, Black Pepper and Lemon Peel, heart notes of Violet, elemi and Hyssop, a base of Musk, Cedar and Moss. Natura Homem Aromáticos has top notes of Clary Sage, Peppermint, Nutmeg and Pennyroyal, heart notes of Geranium, Violet, Jasmine and Rose, a base of Vetiver, Patchouli, Cedar and Moss.